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Well, I guess I should first explain: I am not qualified to be an athletic director at the collegiate level.

Why? Well, I’m not real good at raising money.

You got to be the ringleader of raising a lot of dough when you’re an A.D. I’m just not good at that. I could do it once. One big capital campaign.

But, continuously going “back to the well” would be like going to the dentist for me (no offense, Dr. Fust). Perhaps with practice, I’d be better.

Alas.

For purposes of this space, here is the one and only thing I would do immediately if I, indeed, were athletic director at the University of Louisville, a school that has been a mainstay of the usually-dormant summer sports news cycle.

I would learn to be happy again.

It’s been a tough go for Athletic Director Tom Jurich. But, hey, who doesn’t hit turmoil at their job every once in awhile.

I don’t know what goes on privately there, but publicly, Jurich has come out smelling like a rose far more often in his 20 years at the helm of Cardinal athletics than not.

But then, last month happened.

That’s when WAVE-TV Sports Director Kent Taylor had a one-on-one interview with Jurich in which the A.D. talked about how the last couple of years – between the basketball program’s escort scandal, the UofL Foundation scandal and much more – has been tumultuous.

Jurich was asked if he was happy right now.

“I’m getting there. I’m getting there. It’s been a long couple of years.”

There’s no doubt that things haven’t been all rainbows and lollipops over there. However, life doesn’t seem all that bad at UofL.

It’s not like someone slammed all the way down on the brake pedal and impeded the progress Jurich has made.

Having a national championship banner coming down on your watch is no picnic, and that banner is coming down unless UofL wins what many are calling a “long shot” appeal to the NCAA.

Let’s not be phony, that one will leave a mark.

But, there’s far more in the good column than the bad for Jurich.

The latest evidence are the cranes currently affixed around Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Another expansion for a place that is seemingly always being expanded.

That’s something for which to be happy. That’s something for which to be proud.

College World Series appearances, a Heisman Trophy winner, more fancy athletic facilities and the most profitable college basketball program in the country, right?

I understand always wanting to be better. That’s the kind of drive that made him the respectable, if not legendary, athletic director that he is today.

But, if I were A.D., I would find time every now and again to appreciate what is already there.

You could almost literally trip and fall anywhere on the UofL campus and land on something for which Jurich is responsible, at least in part.

To most fans, Jurich has been given carte blanche to do with the athletic department as he pleases, without as much as a sign-off sheet from the school’s former president on much of the matters at hand.

And that carte blanche equalled Cardinal skyscrapers and success.

However, I’m going to guess where some of his unhappiness lies.

It seems, perhaps, some checks and balances have been put back in place between the athletic department and the university as a whole.

At least, that’s the vibe many got with the introduction of interim president Dr. Greg Postel, who has taken over the mess created, in part, by the school’s former president James Ramsey.

That vibe strengthened among many in the area when Postel apparently decided to spearhead an effort to pay higher rent to the Yum Center for being it’s main tenant.

Why? Well, it seemed that the university got a “sweetheart deal” the first time around that made it tough for the arena to pay off the arena’s $690 million loan.

And that’s not UofL’s fault that it signed that deal. We know that.

That initial deal – a deal put together by Ramsey, Jurich and others – was deemed by one current university trustee as a “bad deal, and we’re paying for that now,” according to a July 20 story from The Courier-Journal.

But, the new lease amendment, led by Postel, was to make sure the Yum! Center could stay afloat financially.

Ensuing reports came out that Postel kept Jurich in the dark about the lease renegotiations. WAVE-TV reported a “source also said the new deal represents a shift in power from the athletics department to the president’s office.”

Although Postel denied that claim, my guess is that’s one reason Jurich happiness at the University of Louisville isn’t at peak levels.

Postel has become a watchdog for the school. And we saw what happened when the school was without one. Not all of it was pretty.

And even if there is a “shift of power” going on at UofL, Jurich has landed on his feet.

Sure, a piece of neatly-knitted cloth may have to come down from the ceiling of a building where basketball is played. But look what’s left? Unwavering support of tens of thousands of Cards fans all over the Commonwealth and surrounding areas.

And, I mean this in the least aggressive manner possible, how many athletic directors around the country would survive the turmoil that, while not directly your doing, happened while on your watch?

Not many, if any at all.

That’s because of the behemoth Jurich is responsible for shepherding.

And I would wager a healthy amount that Jurich will continue to nourish his behemoth – even if he has a watchdog now.

“ Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.” – Greg Glassman

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Ready-to-Go Hot or Cold Quinoa

Ingredients

2 cups Quinoa

4 cups Almond or Coconut Milk

2 pinches Sea Salt

1⁄2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Almond Butter, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Toppings to Taste

Instructions

Bring pan to medium heat

Toast quinoa for 2 to 3 minutes

Add almond milk or coconut milk, sea salt and vanilla extract

Stir and bring to boil

Then cover and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes or until most liquid has cooked off

Stir in a small amount of additional milk for moisture if needed

Store in sealed container in refrigerator

Add almond milk and topping (almond butter, walnuts, berries, etc.) and either serve cold or reheat and then add toppings.

Sage Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash

Ingredients

4 Medium Sweet Potatoes cubed

1 Green Bell Pepper cubed

1 Red Bell Pepper cubed

1 Medium Red Onion diced

Scallions or Green Onions for garnish

Salt, Pepper, Cumin and Garlic to taste

1⁄2 pound Sausage or Bacon (nitrate/nitrite free)

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Coconut Oil

Instructions

Bring pan and 1 tablespoon of oil to medium heat; then add meat to brown

When meat is 3⁄4 of the way done, add peppers, onions, and spices to taste

Cook until peppers and onions begin to soften, then remove or add to potatoes (if potatoes are done).

Bring a deep cast iron pan and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to medium heat and add potatoes and spices to taste

Stir occasionally until the outsides begin to brown; then cover pan for 7 to 10 minutes until potatoes are soft all the way through, uncover to stir occasionally for even cooking, add a small amount of additional oil if needed.

Once potatoes are cooked all the way through, remove from heat, stir in sausage, peppers, and onions

Once cooled, store for reheating and serving

Add 2 to 3 fried eggs for additional protein and scallions for garnish.

Green Superfood Smoothie

Ingredients

1 handful Kale

1 handful Spinach

1⁄2 Frozen Banana

1⁄2 cup Frozen Blueberries or Strawberries

1 Scoop Vanilla Protein (whey or vegan)

1 tablespoon Almond Butter or 1⁄2 Small Avocado

Cinnamon & Turmeric to taste

1 to 2 cups of Water or Almond Milk

Combine all ingredients in a 1-quart size freezer bag and store in freezer for faster prep

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in blender

Blend and gradually add liquid until you reach the desired consistency.

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Have kids interested in modeling and acting? Well, professionally, that is… if so, you’ve come to the right podcast. In this episode, Angie speaks with special guest, Heyman Talent agency director and talent agent Kathy Campbell, about all the ins-and-outs of modeling at an early age, and how to best handle this interesting field as a parent.

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Editor-in-Chief of Extol Magazine and new mother Angie Fenton hosts Bumps & Beauty. Each episode, Angie will ask guests to share their parenting experiences and advice.

Parenthood: a mix of challenging moments and wonderful memories. This is Bumps & Beauty, presented by Extol Podcasting.

Make sure to pick up your copy of Extol’s October/November print edition, which will hit stands second week of June in more than 500 locations throughout Southern Indiana and Louisville.

Three weeks after our host gave birth, she received her first of many unsolicited offers from strangers who wanted to help her lose weight and get back to her “pre-baby body.” In this episode, she not only addresses those individuals but also talks candidly about her weight and shares the number on the scale.

Editor-in-Chief of Extol Magazine and new mother Angie Fenton hosts Bumps & Beauty. Each episode, Angie will ask guests to share their parenting experiences and advice.

Parenthood: a mix of challenging moments and wonderful memories. This is Bumps & Beauty, presented by Extol Podcasting.

Make sure to pick up your copy of Extol’s June/July print edition, which will hit stands second week of June in more than 500 locations throughout Southern Indiana and Louisville.

For years, WHAS11 viewers have watched Rachel Platt deliver the news and highlight individuals and organizations from all over the Kentuckiana community. For our Mother’s Day 2016 edition, Rachel took the time to share what motherhood means to her, offer a bit of insight and even give a few words of wisdom.

Editor-in-Chief of Extol Magazine and new mother Angie Fenton hosts Bumps & Beauty. Each episode, Angie will ask guests to share their parenting experiences and advice.

Parenthood: a mix of challenging moments and wonderful memories. This is Bumps & Beauty, presented by Extol Podcasting.

Make sure to pick up your copy of Extol’s April/May print edition, which just hit stands in more than 500 locations throughout Southern Indiana and Louisville.

In this inaugural podcast, host Angie Fenton and her husband Jason Applegate begin to find out that sleep is precious and parenthood is a collaboration. Together, they introduce Bumps & Beauty — and their new daughter, Olive.

Editor-in-Chief of Extol Magazine and new mother Angie Fenton hosts Bumps & Beauty. Each episode, Angie will ask guests to share their parenting experiences and advice.

Parenthood: a mix of challenging moments and wonderful memories. This is Bumps & Beauty, presented by Extol Podcasting.

Make sure to pick up your copy of Extol’s April/May print edition, which just hit stands in more than 500 locations throughout Southern Indiana and Louisville.